Male celebrities are the men seeking out cosmetic treatments to enhance their looks- aesthetic treatments for men in general are on the rise. A deep dive on the most popular aesthetic treatments for men from jawline preservation and bro-tox; and the essentials of ageing in males in this blogpost....
Chinese beauty brands are on the rise- and it's more than just Douyin beauty driving the C-beauty demand. Modernising traditional Chinese ingredients with modern formulations, Chinese brands are rivalling their Korean and Japanese brands by providing innovative products at affordable prices with creative marketing strategies that appeal to a wide audience. C-beauty will be big, and here are the brands to know....
An upcoming ingredient for skin barrier and post laser skincare is beta glucan. Beta glucan's benefits in moisture retention, wound recovery and improving skin barrier strength has made an exciting multi-purpose active ingredients. Here's the skincare science on beta glucan in this review....
Headed to Japan and looking for recommendations for Japanese beauty products to try? My recommendations and favourite skincare, cosmetics and makeup products to buy in Tokyo in this blogpost- exclusive Japanese brands, cost savings, and trending new products tried and tested by myself!...
Kim Kardashian may have recently approved salmon sperm facials; but salmon sperm skin injections have already been popular in Asia for more than 10 years! These products are rich in polynucleotides and polydeoxyribonucleotides that repair the skin and improve circulation. All the science and studies behind salmon sperm and DNA facials and treatments in this review....
Lipcerin is a new generation of lipcare from Korea launched in end 2023. Created for the LG group of cosmetics, this 3rd generation of lip product provides anti-aging benefits using a Penta Turnover Recovery Complex. The skincare science on K-beauty's next big thing; and my review of a lipcerin from Freshian in this blogpost....
Forecast the future of technology and beauty as I get an insider's look at innovations and developments from the L'oreal Groupe. Artificial intelligence and augmented reality are transforming the beauty industry with more personalised inclusive, environmentally sustainable releases. Get first dibs on these beauty tech devices in this blogpost!...
Sunscreen reviews for 2024 to make coping with Singapore's high UV index easier! Popular, viral sunscreens get their ingredient lists decoded and tested by me to help you choose sunscreens for your skin type. Find out my favourites and duds in this blogpost :)...
A guide for skincare and makeup shopping in Bangkok, Thailand with my reviews and recommendations for the must visit shops in the city. Experience the diverse range of homegrown Thai skincare and makeup; and exclusive, hard to find international cosmetics brands in these shops in Bangkok!...
Is micro-spicule skincare truly microneedling in a bottle? Spicules are the exoskeletons of marine sponges; and in skincare they improve skincare uptake and exfoliate the skin. All the science about bio-spicules and my take on the VT Reedle Shot 100 Essence in this review....